MAKING MUELLER MOVES -- Now that the dust has started to settle after last week’s release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report, Democrats will try to figure out how to move forward. House Democrats, who are in the middle of a two-week recess, will hold a conference call later today so the caucus can start to plot their next steps and sharpen their strategy in a post-Mueller world. Per a Dem aide, the call is expected to focus on the "need to see the full report and need to hear from Mueller ASAP."

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Democrats have already made some strategic moves, formally issuing a subpoena on Friday for the full report and all its underlying materials — an immediate top priority for the caucus. And Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) also rejected an offer from the DOJ to view a less-redacted version of the report, arguing that every lawmaker has a right to view the entire report, including sensitive grand jury information. Democrats don’t want to give the DOJ any ammo in court to block the report’s full release.

And Democrats have also got the ball rolling on some congressional hearings. Attorney General William Barr is already slated to testify on Capitol Hill May 2 and 3, while Democrats are in preliminary talks to bring in Mueller, reports Kyle. And House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that he will call in former White House counsel Don McGahn, who emerged as a central figure in the report’s section on potential obstruction of justice.

But Democrats still need to tackle some thornier questions, such as: How hard will they go after Barr and Mueller in hearings? Would Democrats be willing to put any of Trump’s family members in the hot seat? And how do they handle the stickiest question of them all: impeachment? “I think it's a very difficult decision, and we're going to have a caucus about this over the next couple of weeks to try to figure out what the best course is, not for the party, but what's the best course for the country,” House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said of impeachment on Fox News Sunday.

(SOME) NEED TO IMPEACH -- The reactions to Mueller’s report are still trickling in, and several new Democrats have jumped on the impeachment bandwagon. That includes Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), though as the New York Times notes, none of her fellow 2020 hopefuls have joined her yet. And the entire progressive “squad” of House freshmen are now all on board with impeachment, including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Ayanna Pressley (Mass.), Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (Minn.). While it’s still a small contingent calling for the “I” word in the House, the group collectively has a huge megaphone and tremendous star power on the left — and that could create some serious headaches for Pelosi.

Meanwhile, on the GOP side, Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah gave the harshest rebuke of Trump, saying he was “sickened” by the president’s actions that were detailed in the report. (Trump, of course, hit back on Twitter.) Other Republicans have proceeded more cautiously, with Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) saying the findings offered “an unflattering portrayal of the president” and Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) saying the report “documents a number of actions taken by the president or his associates that were inappropriate.” More from Quint Forgey: https://politi.co/2Iyv8p0.

HAPPY MONDAY! Welcome to Huddle, the play-by-play guide to all things Capitol Hill, on this April 22, where your host thinks all 2020 hopefuls should follow Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s lead and provide their hot takes on Game of Thrones (new litmus test, anyone?)

FRIDAY’S MOST CLICKED: The San Diego Union-Tribune’s report on how Rep. Duncan Hunter’s (R-Calif.) campaign spent money on the Trump hotel, a liquor store and a cigar lounge.

HE’S RUNNING -- Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) announced Monday that he is running for president, joining a crowded field that already includes several of his House colleagues. The 40-year-old Moulton, a veteran who helped lead an anti-Pelosi rebellion last year, wants to focus his campaign on national security and defense issues, which his campaign believes will provide a stark contrast to Trump. "I'm running because we have to beat Donald Trump, and I want us to beat Donald Trump because I love this country," Moulton said in a campaign launch video. The deets from Stephanie Murray in Boston: https://politi.co/2ZuCiQD.

MEET MR. MALINOWSKI -- In a freshman class that includes liberal firebrands like AOC and Ilhan Omar, it can often be difficult for some lesser known members to break through the noise. But Tom Malinowski is trying to do just that, on the complicated issues of foreign policy and national security. The former Obama State Department official has already clashed with Mike Pompeo over the Trump administration’s foreign policy.

Now, he’s seeking to become the Democrats’ go-to authority on foreign-policy issues, while also tending to the signature need of his red district: the Gateway Tunnel. Building a public profile around foreign-policy and national security issues is a daunting task in any era. Malinowski is on his way — but there’s no guarantee he’ll be able to stick around for the long haul. Andrew profiled the New Jersey Democrat for POLITICO Magazine: https://politi.co/2Iz1AI1.

IN OTHER HOUSE PROFILES ... “The last Kennedy,” by the Atlantic’s Edward-Isaac Dovere: http://bit.ly/2Pp1Jhv

DEBATING REPARATIONS -- The idea of issuing reparations to African-Americans is gaining some steam in the House, with Democrats seriously discussing the issue at their retreat in the exurbs of Virginia earlier this month. While Democrats have largely sidestepped the topic for decades, now they have control of the House and several presidential contenders have backed reparations, breathing new life into the debate. “But the issue is likely to divide the party — not just by race, but by generation,” report Heather and Laura Barrón-López. “The Congressional Black Caucus is notably split, with some younger African-American lawmakers clamoring to force the conversation into the open while more senior members worry about alienating moderate voters.” The dispatch: https://politi.co/2VnHeYk.

FLICKER OF HOPE -- There is a growing sense on Capitol Hill and in the White House that legislation to lower prescription drug prices has the best — and perhaps only — shot at becoming law before the presidential election, reports Axios. "I think if we get a bipartisan deal on anything, it’s going to be this," said one senior administration official. Why lawmakers, lobbyists and officials are optimistic: Pelosi and the White House have already been in talks over the issue, while the GOP’s politics around drug pricing have evolved over the years. Plus, unlike infrastructure, several bipartisan bills have already started progressing through Congress. But there are still many obstacles ahead. The deets from Caitlin Owens and Jonathan Swan: http://bit.ly/2IEwvTp.

FLORIDA MAN ALERT -- A Florida man was arrested Friday after police said he threatened to kill three members of Congress, including two Democratic presidential candidates. The violent threats from 49-year-old John Kless were allegedly directed at Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, who are both running for president, and Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress who has gained national attention for her criticism of Trump. The latest from Jeremy B. White: https://politi.co/2UBdWRy.

TRANSITIONS

Nothing today.

TODAY IN CONGRESS

The House and Senate are OUT until the week of April 29.

AROUND THE HILL

Quiet.

TRIVIA

FRIDAY’S WINNER -- William Reese was the first to correctly guess that first lady Margaret "Peggy" Taylor refused to serve as hostess at any public functions at the White House and, instead, gave the role to her daughter.

TODAY’S QUESTION -- From yours truly: Which member of Congress was responsible for drafting legislation to move the annual Easter Egg Roll from the Capitol grounds to the White House? First person to correctly guess gets a mention in the next edition of Huddle. Send your best guess my way: mzanona@politico.com.

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About The Author : Melanie Zanona

Melanie Zanona is a congressional reporter and Huddle author at POLITICO.

Prior to joining the team in 2019, Melanie was a staff reporter for The Hill, where she primarily covered House leadership. Before that, she was a policy and legislative action reporter for CQ Roll Call.

Melanie is a Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate. In her spare time, she likes to cook Italian food, play with her boxer named Bodie and root for her favorite Chicago sports teams.